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International Living Future Institute staff

Bent on Reducing the Fear Factor

April 7, 2016

Jason F. McLennan has left an “incredible legacy of brilliant ideas and visions for our future,” says Amanda Sturgeon, the new CEO of the International Living Future Institute, which administers the sustainable-building certification program called the Living Building Challenge.

Green Design Advocate Wins 2016 ENR Award of Excellence

Firebrand advancing the world’s most audacious environmental standards launches charity to help provide super-sustainable buildings for the needy

Nadine M. Post

April 7, 2016

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Jason F. McLennan advances the world’s most audacious environmental standards and leads mission to provide super-sustainable buildings to the needy.

Crusading Gentle Green Warriors

April 7, 2016

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Partners Jason F. McLennan, Dale R. Duncan and Thomas J. Knittel think life is about give and take.

Engineering Risk Management

How Flint Compares with the Challenger Shuttle Disaster

An opportunity for engineers to reflect on the importance of what they do

April 6, 2016

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The recent death of Robert Ebeling, the former Morton-Thiokol engineer who went public with some of the regrets he suffered in the 30 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, presents all engineers with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of what they do.

Private Firms Commit $5 Billion for Water Infrastructure

Pam Hunter McFarland

April 6, 2016

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More than 150 institutions have announced plans to boost U.S. water infrastructure in collaboration with the Obama administration’s efforts to address water challenges.

Speculation Abounds on Causes of Kolkata Collapse

Neelam Mathews

April 4, 2016

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A collapsed flyover in Kolkata, India, has left at least 25 dead and around 100 injured on March 31, causing the state to come under scrutiny over safety standards.

HOT Lane Extensions Coming to Northern Va.

Jim Parsons

April 2, 2016

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Virginia continues its use of P3 project delivery to expand capacity on some of its busiest DC-area highways.

The World's Top 10 Largest Domes

Scott Lewis

March 30, 2016

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In past ages the world's largest domes crowned religious edifices and major government buildings, in recent decades they have played a growing role in sheltering spectators.

UK Firm Wins PM Contract for $1.55B East Africa Pipeline

Shem Oirere

March 29, 2016

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Turner & Townsend's scope includes cost estimates, schedule, risk and change management, performance measurement, report and document control, contracts administration and procurement management.